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Tornadoes Cause Severe Damage Across Iowa Counties
A pair of tornadoes struck open areas in Buchanan and Black Hawk counties causing extensive farm damage. One resident, Marilyn Whitesell, 72, lost her left arm and right hand and underwent long surgery in Iowa City with relatives noting her stability. Utilities restored with 1,500 customers remaining without power. several high voltage poles damaged and city services disrupted.
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Country View
Blair
Marilyn R. Whitesell
Cedar Falls
Whitesell
Neil Whitesell
Dunkerton
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Buchanan County
Bob Hummel
Hazleton
Black Hawk County
MidAmerican Energy Corp
Jesup